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5 out of 5
Lakestone Lodge
4589 Tekapo – Twizel Hwy, State Highway 8, Pukaki

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

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10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing view and food
Beautiful location with nice hike from the property and free mountain bike use to bike along Lake Pukaki. The highlight, however, was the exceptional food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Mike and Anna, Lakestone Lodge on 19 Feb 2024
Thank you Grace for your lovely review and we are really pleased you enjoy the food at Lakestone.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb little boutique lodge. Staff can't do enough for you. Very comfortable room with garden and a fantastic view. Big bathroom. Food excellent - even a packed lunch - laundry done (at cost). Best hotel of our trip so far. It will take some beating. If you're on a road trip across the east side of the South Island and looking to break the journey consider a stop here. Flights to the glacier from Mt Cook airport, hiking, dark sky area. Beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodge has lovely staff and a lovely position on Lake Pukaki. The views from all parts of the hotel are stunning. The staff are excellent and very helpful. An excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Anna on 27 Nov 2023
Thanks Mark. Pleased that you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

David

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Mike and Anna, Lakestone Lodge on 13 Oct 2023
Thank you David :)

10/10 Excellent

Wong Shi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The gorgeous view of Mt Cook from the room is awesome, all the staffs very friendly. Superb bathtub with the mountain view too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Anna on 27 Apr 2023
Thank you for your lovely review.Mike and AnnaLakestone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Mike and Anna, Lakestone Lodge on 27 Feb 2023
Thank you Peter, we are pleased that you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Jacksonville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 star property, views are to die for and staff and chef was excellent. Really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Mike and Anna on 10 Jan 2023
Thank you Andrew. I am really pleased you enjoy your time at the lodge.Mike and AnnaLakestone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Man Yan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from Mike and Anna on 18 Dec 2022
Thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

JECHEON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from Mike and Anna, Lakestone Lodge on 4 Dec 2022
Thank you :)

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Te Anau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Mike and Anna Bacchus on 6 Oct 2020
Thank you Michelle. We look forward to seeing you back here next year!

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wow
A truly magical setting with service to match. We’ve stayed in many New Zealand hotels, and this was the first where the staff seemed truly focused on exceeding guests’ expectations. And boy, did they! We had room service dinner, and each—absolutely delicious—course was delivered exactly when we were ready for it, and at the perfect temperature. With no television, we had only conversation (mostly about the food!) and stars to keep us entertained, but seeing every constellation imaginable is an experience we’ll remember forever. We started the next morning with a brisk walk up the trail directly behind the lodge to earn our breakfast. It was cooked to order, magnificent, and served in the cozy dining area, with morning views of Mount Cook and the stunning blue of Lake Pukaki. We didn’t want to leave and would have stayed a week if we could afford it!
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Response from Anna on 8 June 2020
Thank you so much Brendan this is an amazing review and we really appreciate you supporting our family owned and run business it means a lot to us! We hope to see you back at the lodge again in future. Anna & Mike Bacchus Lakestone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Edinburgh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a magical place! Stunning views, and the isolation makes for fantastic star gazing. The food was fantastic, the service impeccable, and the views to die for. Loved the "off grid" feel, and the way that consideration for the environment permeated the whole experience. Truly excellent stay, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Anna on 3 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Laura for your review. We hope to see you back here in the future. Mike and Anna Bacchus Lakestone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique setting
Superb location and personal service. The room was excellently equipped but a little on the small side. Television provided communally rather than in each room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Anna and Mike Bacchus on 28 Jan 2020
Thank you for your review Ian. The communal television was a conscious decision on our part so people can use their rooms for relaxing an taking in the view. I hope you enjoyed some great vistas while you were here. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Anna & Mike Bacchus on 21 Aug 2019
Thank you for your review

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wake up in Paradise
Amazingly beautiful and well run little Hotel / Lodge. Owner operated and meticulously well managed. The rooms are so well designed, you wake up in the morning seeing the sun raise from your window over the lake. The chef would likely get a Michelin Star for his food that he serves in the evening. Recommend you eat there in the evening vs. going to a local restaurant. Breakfast is equally impressive. One of the best experiences I had in NZ while traveling from North to South Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Anna on 11 July 2019
We certainly woke up in paradise this morning, it looked like the sky was on fire! Thank you so much for your lovely review and we hope to see you back here when the stars are shining! Anna & Mike Bacchus Lakestone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Grace, Singapore

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location with great views. Room was spacious and clean with a bathtub. We were warmly welcomed by Mike the owner and throughout our stay also had really good service from the staff. It felt like a home :) We hope to be back thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Lakestone Lodge on 26 May 2019
Thank you Grace. I hope you got some great photos during your stay given you were up early to get the best time of day! Safe travels, Mike and Anna Bacchus

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The setting is breathtaking. Service was wonderful. Highly recommend adding the dinner as part of your stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Selina on 8 May 2019
Hi there Thank you so much for your amazing review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Lakestone Lodge. Best wishes from the team at Lakestone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Winnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Anna & Mike Bacchus, Lakestone Lodge on 13 Feb 2019
Dear Winnie Thanks a lot for this great review. We very much enjoyed having you here. All the best the team at Lakestone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

sam , Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fantastic. Mike and Anna have an amazing lodge and are wonderful at providing information on local activities and history!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Response from Anna on 16 May 2018
Thank you Sam, so pleased that you enjoyed your stay :) Anna & Mike Lakestone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Gosia , London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful place in the most stunning location
An amazing lodge with fantastic views of Lake Pukaki and Mount Cook:) Great hospitality, amazingly delicious dinner and breakfast. Definitely a 5 star place! Highly recommended:)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Anna & Mike Bacchus, Lakestone Lodge on 11 Apr 2018
Thank you Gosia and loved seeing your photos! Safe travels

10/10 Excellent

Barry, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful eco-lodge in fantastic position
Lake Pukaki is world famous for its colour and surrounding scenery. Lakestone Lodge meets the criteria associated with the description of unique. Set on a knoll overlooking the lake and with a backdrop provided by the Mt Cook National Park, it provided us with a truly memorable experience in the heartland of New Zealand. We were in Mary’s room which was slightly larger than the other guest suites so was very spacious and extremely well appointed. Everything about the Lodge makes you use superlatives; the eco ethos is well delivered with no compromise on luxury for the guests. The lounge area with guidebooks, telescope and binos was a great area for pre-dinner drinks where you could share your days experiences. They also have a very talented chef so both breakfast and dinner were gastronomic events in their own right. Just go!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Response from Anna & Mike Bacchus, Lakestone Lodge on 8 Mar 2018
Thank you Barry. It was so lovely to meet you both and to hear you enjoyed your stay. We are pretty lucky to be located where we are and enjoy getting to see the changing views out the front windows. Safe travels

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline, Sydney Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Stay
Thank you to Mark and Anna for a beautiful lodge along Lake Pukaki. Hospitality second to none. Dinner at the lodge was outstanding compliments to the chef. Lakestone Lodge is like being at home away from home except with spectacular views. Unfortunately we did have two rainy days, you cannot predict weather. The Lodge is new and spotless. Location is secluded, closest town Twizel 10-15mins and Lake Tekapo 35-45 mins. Met some lovely people from all over the world for the two nights we were there. Would totally recommend if you want serenity.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Response from Selina on 20 Jan 2018
Hi Jacqueline Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We will make sure to let everyone know from now on that we also have a barista coffee machine. We hope you anyway enjoyed despite the coffee issue and the not perfect weather. We very much enjoyed having you and Charlie here at Lakestone Lodge. We hope to see you again one day here at Lake Pukaki. Best regards From the Lakestone Lodge team

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect
clean and comfortable room stunning view of mt cook & lake pukaki nice location to star gazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from Anna on 24 Oct 2017
Thank you for your feedback :)

10/10 Excellent

Gavin, Christchurch, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pampering in a Stunning Location
If you are looking for a luxury experience as a couple where you can escape from the day to day, visit Lakestone Lodge. From the complementary welcome drink to on demand expresso coffee, the owners and staff make sure they look after you during your stay. The breakfasts are amazing and the evening meal thoroughly recommended. There are no televisions in the room, but Lake Pukaki provided constant entertainment during our stay with different moods and vistas. At night, the darkness and quietness is complete. The Lodge is situated within the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve and provides great opportunities for astronomy, sky gazing and astrophotography when the sky is clear. Stop reading this review and book your stay.
Karearea flies past our room
Star trails above the Lodge
Milky Way
Dawn from our balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Response from Anna & Mike Bacchus on 1 Aug 2017
Hi Gavin, Thank you so much for sharing your experience on here and the photos are just stunning. I love seeing other people's shots. We hope to see you back here one day. Kind regards, Anna & Mike Bacchus

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would go back in a heartbeat!
We had an incredible time at Lakestone Lodge. The scenery is stunning, the accomodation is thoughtful, well planned, Eco friendly and very lush - the deep soaking tub with an outlook to the lake is amazing! The owners are friendly and knowledgeable and the chef designed meals were wonderful. Calm, serene ambience ensured we left feeling relaxed and recharged! The private cinema room (with surprise popcorn delivered!) was a lovely touch with plenty of movies and pay tv selections so you don't have to miss your favourite teams' game. So much thought has gone into this lodge and it shows - fantastic stay!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay ever!
Upon arrival, Anna was so accommodating and helpful with information on what to do in the area. We were taken aback with the amazing view from all of the rooms because it is the perfect frame of the lake and Mt.Cook. Dinner at the lodge was delicious and the service was impeccable. They accommodated for my allergies and were very nice about it as well. In the evening, Mike offered a star gazing opportunity in the back for the guests and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Being in the largest dark sky national park, the stars are so bright! Mike had a lot of knowledge on what we were looking at as well. The rooms were so comfortable, clean, and quiet. Loved everything about this lodge and would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Response from Anna on 29 Mar 2017
Wow thank you for this great feedback as a new business it is nice to hear we are on the right track as we are still learning. The stars are getting better and better here as it is getting darker earlier giving Mike more chance to check them out and find out more about them. We hope to see you back here sometime in the future. Kind regards, Anna & Mike Bacchus Lakestone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at Lakestone Lodge. Feb. 2017.
From arrival to departure -- first rate service. All rooms overlook Mount Cook and Lake Pukaki. Modern, comfortable accommodation. New facility -- only 6 months old. Executive chef prepares meals -- all outstanding. Pleasant, helpful staff and owners. Owner took us out for stargazing at night-- the district forbids lighting outdoors unless necessary -- allows breathtaking views of the sky. Would recommend this lodge without hesitation.

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxurious, friendly hosts, beautiful view!
As we walked in and were personally greeted by name and offered a tour and complementary drink and snacks of our choice and luggage assistance. Dinner and local advice were thoughtful and personal. Privacy was abundant. The night sky is world-class dark in this valley. The entire experience was peaceful, comfortable, and friendly. This lodge is 100% focused on enjoying the view of Mount Cook over Lake Pukaki directly from your room, your oversized and stylish tub window, and from nearby trails including the hills behind the lodge and the beach and the Alps to Ocean bicycle trail in front of the lodge. Because of that focus, the lodge is NOT near anything else at all, but relying on the lodge for meals solves this problem.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!!!!
Spectacular views, spectacular staff, spectacular stay! If I could rate the staff higher than a 5 I would! They were so amazing and so friendly! I wish we had more time there!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Captivating views of mt cook.
Great hosts. Beautiful rooms with stunning views of mt cook. 10 mins from twizel.

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The experience truly exceeded expectations.

10/10 Excellent

Mark, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible view, room, accommodation and staff

10/10 Excellent

jackipy, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Escape
Our stay at Lakestone Lodge was definitely a highlight of our two-week New Zealand trip. Everything from the view to the food to the hospitality were top notch. Away from the hustle and bustle around Lake Tekapo, we woke up every morning to the scenery of Lake Pukaki with Mount Cook as the backdrop. We were then served a gourmet breakfast prepared by the very talented chef Alex. Before we headed out to explore Mount Cook, Anna and Selena packed freshly-baked croissants for us to snack on for the hike. In the evening, we'd come back to Alex's fantastic cooking once again. Later in the night, Mike was kind enough to be our guide for stargazing. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we'd definitely come back again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great with excellent service.
The room was very cosy and well furnished. The view of the lake was fantastic as well. Love gazing at the stars at night sitting at the porch.

10/10 Excellent

Hing Yan, Hong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Starry night
Tranquil n comfy stay

10/10 Excellent

Tia, San Francisco, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a gorgeous place to stay. The hosts were amazing as was the food! We loved everything about this lodge. Great hiking and great views!

10/10 Excellent

Pufan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is beyond my expectations. Food is delicious. The stuff provided a service better than a five star hotel and they are very sincere, especially a lovely lady , was relentless calling for me to arrange a last mins helicopter tour. Best wishes to them
Response from Mike on 28 Aug 2023
Thanks Pufan for the kind review. I agree, as I believe we have an exceptional team of staff and they are all very happy to help sort anything for our guests. I am pleased they got you on a helicopter flight at short notice. All the best with the rest of your travels and we all look forward to seeing you back here again. Mike

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent!! The room has a marvelous view of lake Pukaki. The staff is really helpful. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Response from Selina on 19 Apr 2018
Thank you so much for this lovely review. We always try to make every stay as remarkable as possible and it makes us so happy when our guest enjoy their stays. All the best from the Team at Lakestone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Response from Selina on 31 Jan 2018
Hi Thomas Thank you very much for your great review. We loved having you here at Lakestone Lodge and we hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip through NZ. Best regards Selina and the rest of the team at Lakestone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
O hotel tem uma vista maravilhosa!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Dear Denise Thank you very much for this great rating. We hope you and Raphael enjoyed the rest of your NZ trip and that you had a good time. Best regards The team at Lakestone Lodge

10/10 Excellent

dicun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
极力推荐这家可爱的酒店。酒店位于LAKE PUKAKI湖边的山上，清晨能够看到美丽的日出和库克山的风景。酒店的外观并不起眼，但内部非常舒适温暖和干净，酒店员工非常友善，餐饮也非常棒，如果你打算去库克山游览，也非常方便。住在这里的两天是非常愉悦和舒服的体验。

10/10 Excellent

Werner, Starnberger See

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Wunderschöner Blick auf Lake Pukaki und den Bergen
Schön liegende Lodge auf einer Anhöhe über dem See. Offensichtlich in Schweizer Hand. Sehr freundlicher Empfang inkl. Begrüßungscocktail. Sehr sauber, sehr neu. Frühstück kalt/warm, frisch zubereitet. Jede Einheit mit kleinem Garten, alles sehr schön und jederzeit gerne wieder.

10/10 Excellent

Barry Huang, Taiwan

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Like a dream. Dinner? Godly!
非常有品味的精品旅店，獨享湖景山景，內外皆美。職員均親切有禮，待客以誠。建議一定要預定晚餐，享受在地饗宴。
Private lidos for every room

10/10 Excellent

Wilfred, Hong Kong

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Amazing view with excellent service
Amazing view of Mount Cook, lake Pukaki, the starry stars over the dark sky .. very warm welcome from the manager, tasty dinner and breakfast! Very newly built. You will definetly going to miss the place!!

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Höhepunkt unserer Neuseeland-Tour
Nach 3 Wochen Neuseeland haben wir uns hier eine Übernachtung zum Abschluss gegönnt. Die Lodge wurde erst vor ein paar Monaten eröffnet, alles ist modern und edel eingerichtet und sehr gut durchdacht. Von allen Zimmern und Terrassen hat man einen Blick auf den Lake Pukaki und die Berge (sogar aus der Badewanne, wenn man möchte). Sehr herzliche Besitzer und Personal, unbedingt das Dinner dazubuchen, das Essen war spitze. Wir waren rundum zufrieden und begeistert, auf jeden Fall eine Empfehlung.
Response from General Manager on 17 Oct 2016
Vielen Dank fuer eure tolle Bewertung, unsere erste auf Deutsch :). Wir freuen uns sehr dass euch euer Aufenthalt bei uns so gefallen hat. Wir hoffen, dass ihr eine gute Heimreise hattet. Viele Gruesse Anna & Mike Bacchus Lakestone Lodge